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War Dog
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War Dog tells the inspiring story of Judy, a dog who loves her crew, and they love her. She knows that she brings comfort to the men, making her job very important during these hard times. But when her soldiers are taken prisoner and she is...
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Judy loves her crew, and they love her. She knows that she brings comfort to the men, making her job very important during these hard times. But when her soldiers are taken prisoner and she is separated from her beloved Frank, she must find the strength to keep going. She is their only hope.
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War Dog tells the inspiring story of Judy, a dog who loves her crew, and they love her. She knows that she brings comfort to the men, making her job very important during these hard times.
But when her soldiers are taken prisoner and she is separated from her beloved Frank, she must find the strength to keep going. She is their only hope.
This beautiful picture book is a testament to the love and loyalty of dogs and the importance of animal companions.
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ISBN: 9780702325946
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 August 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Scholastic
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Carolina Rabei
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 246.0mm
Height: 276.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 32
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